American Colin Edwards breaks through for pole position in China

The Associated Press ,  Shanghai   |  Sat, 05/03/2008 8:50 PM

Colin Edwards claimed his first Moto GP pole position since 2006 on Saturday, edging out fellow Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi for the first grid spot for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix.

The American broke Rossi's 2007 pole record by nearly three tenths of a second with a late lap of 1 minute, 58.139 seconds - almost four tenths ahead of the Italian. The front row will be
completed by reigning Moto GP champion Casey Stoner of Ducati, with the Australian reaching the front three for the first time this season.

Championship co-leader Jorge Lorenzo was fourth quickest, bravely returning to the saddle after a spectacular crash in practice on Friday that left him with a chipped bone in his left ankle and
severe bruising to his right leg.

The Spaniard had to be helped on and off his bike by his crew. (***)

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